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COMPTENCIES, OBJECTIVES, AND PERFORMANCE TASKS
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12209-03
Switches and Photoelectric Devices
Power Industry Fundamentals
Power Generation I & C Maintenance Technician
Level Two
40302-09 Electronic Components
40209-08 Tubing
40207-08 Process Mathematics
12212-03 Panel-Mounted Instruments
12408-03 Analyzers
12208-03 Relays and Timers
12104-01
Electrical Systems for Instrumentation
40211-08 Instrument Drawings
and Documents, Part One
40206-08 Flow, Pressure, Level,
and Temperature
12305-03
Instrumentation Electrical Circuitry
40210-08 Clean, Purge, and Test
Tubing and Piping Systems
40309-09 Layout and Installation
of Tubing and Piping Systems
12213-03
Installing Field-Mounted Instruments
12306-03 Grounding and Shielding
of Instrumentation Wiring
Power Generation I & C Maintenance Technician
Level One
Instrumentation Electrical CircuitryAnnotated Instructor’s Guide
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module covers the characteristics and terminology associated with various types of circuits. It alsodiscusses the calculations required to determine voltage, current, and resistance.
PREREQUISITES
Please refer to the Course Map in the Trainee Module. Prior to training with this module, it isrecommended that the trainee shall have successfully completed the following:
Core Curriculum; Instrumentation Levels One and Two; Instrumentation Level Three, Modules 12301-03through 12304-03.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:
1. Explain the basic characteristics of series circuits, parallel circuits, and series-parallel circuits.2. Analyze series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits.3. Find the total resistance in series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits.4. Determine the frequency and period for a given AC sine wave.5. Calculate the peak, effective (rms), and average voltage or current values for an AC sine wave.6. Describe the voltage and current phase relationship in a resistive AC circuit.7. Define inductive reactance and state how it is affected by frequency.8. Define capacitive reactance and state how it is affected by frequency.9. Explain the terms true power, apparent power, reactive power, and power factor.
10. Explain why a 4–20mA signal is typically transmitted in a loop instead of a 1–5V signal.11. Describe the characteristics of a digital signal.12. Calculate the unknown resistance value in a resistance temperature detector (RTD) bridge circuit.
PERFORMANCE TASKS
There are no Performance Tasks for this module.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST
Module 12305-03
Overhead projector and screenTransparenciesWhiteboard/chalkboardMarkers/chalkBlank acetate sheets
Transparency pensPencils and scratch paperAppropriate personal protective equipmentScientific calculatorModule Examinations*
* Located in the Test Booklet.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONSEnsure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
This module is intended to present thorough resources for task training. The following reference worksare suggested for both instructors and motivated trainees interested in further study. These are optionalmaterials for continued education rather than for task training.
American Electricians’ Handbook. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.Electronics Fundamentals. Thomas L. Floyd. New York, NY: Prentice Hall.Introduction to Electric Circuits. Richard C. Dorf and James A. Sroboda. New York, NY: Prentice Hall.Principles of Electric Circuits. Thomas L. Floyd. New York, NY: Prentice Hall.
TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE
An outline for use in developing your lesson plan is presented below. Note that each Roman numeral inthe outline equates to one session of instruction. Each session has a suggested time period of 21⁄2 hours.This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minutebreak during the session. Approximately 25 hours are suggested to cover Instrumentation ElectricalCircuitry. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on your classsize and resources. Because laboratories often correspond to Performance Tasks, the proficiency of thetrainees may be noted during these exercises for Performance Testing purposes.
Topic Planned Time
Session I. Introduction; Resistive CircuitsA. Introduction ____________B. Resistive Circuits ____________
1. Resistances in Series ____________2. Resistances in Parallel ____________3. Series-Parallel Circuits ____________
Session II. Applying Ohm’s LawA. Applying Ohm’s Law in Series Circuits ____________B. Applying Ohm’s Law in Parallel Circuits ____________C. Applying Ohm’s Law in Series-Parallel Circuits ____________
Session III. Kirchoff’s LawsA. Kirchoff’s Current Law ____________B. Kirchoff’s Voltage Law ____________C. Loop Equations ____________
Session IV. Introduction to Alternating CurrentA. Sine Wave Generation ____________B. Sine Wave Terminology ____________
Session V. AC Phase Relationships; Resistance in AC CircuitsA. AC Phase Relationships ____________B. Resistance in AC Circuits ____________
Session VI. Inductance in AC Circuits; CapacitanceA. Inductance in AC Circuits ____________B. Capacitance ____________
1. Calculating Equivalent Capacitance ____________2. Voltage Rating ____________3. Leak Resistance ____________4. Capacitive Reactance ____________
Session VII. Power in AC Circuits; Electronic Instrumentation SignalsA. Power in AC Circuits ____________B. Electronic Instrumentation Signals ____________
1. Analog Signals (4–20mA and 1–5V) ____________2. Digital Signals ____________
Session VIII. Introduction to PLCs A. Discrete Input/Output ____________B. Analog Input/Output ____________
Session IX. Applications of Instrumentation Circuitry A. Temperature (RTD Bridge) ____________B. Pressure (Strain Gauge Bridge) ____________C. Remote Level Indication ____________
Session X. Review; Module Examination A. Review ____________B. Module Examination ____________
1. Trainees must score 70% or higher to receive recognition from the NCCER.2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200 and submit the
results to the Training Program Sponsor.
Process MathematicsAnnotated Instructor’s Guide
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module covers the metric and English systems in depth, along with conversions from one system tothe other. It also covers the calculation of squares and square roots.
PREREQUISITES
Prior to training with this module, it is recommended that the trainee shall have successfully completedCore Curriculum; Industrial Maintenance E & I Technician Level One; and Industrial Maintenance E & ITechnician Level Two, Modules 40201-08 through 40206-08.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to do the following:
1. Identify different units of pressure measurement. 2. Convert measured values in the English system, using common conversion factor tables, to
equivalent SI values.3. Perform the basic mathematical operations necessary in instrumentation.4. Square numbers and find the square root of numbers.5. Perform the mathematical conversions necessary for instrumentation measurements.
PERFORMANCE TASKS
Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to do the following:
1. Find the point where Fahrenheit equals Celsius.2. Do three temperature conversions. 3. Calculate differential pressure. 4. Calculate the volume of a vessel.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST
Module 40207-08
Overhead projector and screenTransparenciesBlank acetate sheetsTransparency pensWhiteboard/chalkboardMarkers/chalk
Pencils and scratch paperAppropriate personal protective equipment CalculatorsTrade Terms Quiz*Module Examinations**Performance Profile Sheets**
* Located in the back of this module**Located in the Test Booklet
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Ensure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment and know how touse it properly.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
This module is intended to present thorough resources for task training. The following reference worksare suggested for both instructors and motivated trainees interested in further study. These are optionalmaterials for continued education rather than for task training.
Thirty Days to Metric Mastery: For People Who Hate Math, D.C. Steinke, House of Charles, 1981.Thinking Metric, Second Edition, T.F. Gilbert and M.B. Gilbert, John Wiley & Sons, 1978.
TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE
An outline for use in developing your lesson plan is presented below. Note that each Roman numeral inthe outline equates to one session of instruction. Each session has a suggested time period of 21⁄2 hours.This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minutebreak during the session. Approximately 15 hours are suggested to cover Process Mathematics. You willneed to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on your class size and resources.Because laboratories often correspond to Performance Tasks, the proficiency of the trainees may benoted during these exercises for Performance Testing purposes.
Topic Planned Time
Session I. Introduction; Metric Measurements A. Introduction ____________B. Metric Measurements ____________
1. Converting Lengths ____________2. Converting Areas ____________3. Converting Volumes ____________4. Wet Volume Measurements ____________
C. Laboratory ____________Have the trainees practice calculating the volume of a vessel. This laboratorycorresponds to Performance Task 4.
Session II. Metric Measurements (continued)A. Mass versus Weight ____________B. Pressure ____________
1. Laboratory ____________Have the trainees practice calculating differential pressure. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 3.
C. Temperature ____________1. Laboratory ____________
Have the trainees practice finding the point where Fahrenheit equals Celsius. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 1.
D. Flow ____________
Session III. Handheld Calculators; Instrumentation ApplicationsA. Handheld Calculators and Instrumentation Applications ____________
1. Squares and Square Roots ____________2. Auxiliary Functions ____________
Sessions IV and V. Technical Applications A. Technical Applications ____________
1. Converting to a Metric Rule Dipstick ____________2. Sight Glass Level Measurement ____________3. Conductance Probe Settings ____________4. Open Tank Measurement Conversions ____________5. Pressurized Tank Measurement Conversions ____________6. Temperature Measurement Conversion ____________
C. Laboratory ____________Have the trainees practice doing three temperature conversions. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 2.
Session VI. Review and Testing A. Review ____________B. Module Examination ____________
1. Trainees must score 70 percent or higher to receive recognition from NCCER.2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit the
results to the Training Program Sponsor.C. Performance Testing _____________
1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from NCCER.
2. Record the training results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.
Flow, Pressure, Level, and TemperatureAnnotated Instructor’s Guide
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module introduces devices used to measure flow, pressure, level, and temperature in instrumentand control systems.
PREREQUISITES
Prior to training with this module, it is recommended that the trainee shall have successfully completedCore Curriculum; Industrial Maintenance E & I Technician Level One; and Industrial Maintenance E & ITechnician Level Two, Modules 40201-08 through 40205-08.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to do the following:
1. Identify and describe methods of flow measurement.2. Identify and describe methods of pressure measurement.3. Identify and describe methods of temperature measurement.4. Identify and describe methods of level measurement.
PERFORMANCE TASKS
This is a knowledge-based module; there are no performance tasks.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST
Module 40206-08
Overhead projector and screenTransparenciesBlank acetate sheetsTransparency pensWhiteboard/chalkboardMarkers/chalkPencils and scratch paperAppropriate personal protective equipment Samples of pressure measurement devices, including:
Various types of manometersBellows-type pressure sensorsVarious types of Bourdon tubesPneumatic and electronic transmitters
Samples of pressure element protection devices,including:
Isolation diaphragmsSnubbers
Samples of flow measurement devices, including:Orifice platesFlow nozzlesVenturi tubesPitot tubesTarget flowmetersElectromagnetic flowmetersTurbine flowmeters
Various types of vortex flowmetersVariable area flowmeters (rotameters)Coriolis meters
Samples of temperature measurement devices,including:
Fluid thermometersBimetallic thermometersVarious types of thermocouplesResistance temperature detectors (RTDs)ThermistorsNon-contact thermometers (pyrometers)
Samples of level measurement devices, including:Dipsticks and lead linesSight glasses (gauge glasses)Float and cable arrangementsDisplacersHydrostatic head devicesBubbler systemsMagnetic float devicesConductance devicesVarious types of capacitance devicesUltrasonic level measurement systemElectric load cells
Trade Terms Quiz*Module Examinations**
* Located in the back of this module **Located in the Test Booklet
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Ensure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment and know how touse it properly.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
This module is intended to present thorough resources for task training. The following reference worksare suggested for both instructors and motivated trainees interested in further study. These are optionalmaterials for continued education rather than for task training.
Industrial Pressure, Level & Density Measurement, 1995. Donald R. Gillum. Research Triangle Park, NC:Instrument Society of America.Instrument Engineers’ Handbook, Volume 1: Process Measurement, 1995. Bela G. Liptak, Boca Raton, FL:CRC Press. Instrument Engineers’ Handbook, Volume 2: Process Control, 1995. Bela G. Liptak. Boca Raton, FL: CRCPress.Purdy’s Instrument Handbook. 1996. Ralph G. Dewey. Deer Park, TX: Good News Balloons.
TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE
An outline for use in developing your lesson plan is presented below. Note that each Roman numeral inthe outline equates to one session of instruction. Each session has a suggested time period of 21⁄2 hours.This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minutebreak during the session. Approximately 15 hours are suggested to cover Flow, Pressure, Level, andTemperature. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on yourclass size and resources. Because laboratories often correspond to Performance Tasks, the proficiency ofthe trainees may be noted during these exercises for Performance Testing purposes.
Topic Planned Time
Session I. Introduction; Pressure A. Introduction ____________B. Pressure ____________
1. Units of Pressure Measurement ____________2. Pressure Measurement Devices ____________3. Conditions That Damage Pressure Elements ____________4. Pressure Element Protection Devices ____________
Session II. FlowA. Flow ____________
1. Flow Measurement Units ____________2. Differential Pressure and Flow Relationship ____________3. Differential Pressure Flow Devices ____________4. Other Types of Flow Measurement Devices ____________5. Flow Device Installation Considerations ____________
Session III. TemperatureA. Temperature ____________
1. Temperature Scales ____________2. Temperature Measurement Devices ____________
Sessions IV and V. LevelA. Level ____________
1. Level Measurement and Pressure ____________2. Direct Level Measurement Devices ____________3. Indirect Level Measurement Devices ____________4. Special Level Measurement Instruments ____________
B. Laboratory ____________Have the trainees practice measuring pressure, flow, temperature, and level using various methods.
Session VI. Review and Testing A. Review ____________B. Module Examination ____________
1. Trainees must score 70 percent or higher to receive recognition from NCCER.2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit the
results to the Training Program Sponsor.
Instrument Drawings and Documents, Part OneAnnotated Instructor’s Guide
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module introduces drawings for instrumentation systems and explains the symbols and otherelements found in these drawings.
PREREQUISITES
Prior to training with this module, it is recommended that the trainee shall have successfully completedCore Curriculum; Industrial Maintenance E & I Technician Level One; and Industrial Maintenance E & ITechnician Level Two, Modules 40201-08 through 40210-08.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to do the following:
1. Identify and describe standard Instrument Society of America (ISA) instrument symbols andabbreviations.
2. Read and interpret instrument indexes. 3. Read and interpret general instrument specifications.4. Read and interpret general notes and details included on instrument drawings and documents. 5. Read and interpret installation detail drawings.6. Read and interpret location drawings.
PERFORMANCE TASKS
Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to do the following:
1. Locate and identify drawing elements.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST
Module 40211-08
Overhead projector and screenTransparenciesBlank acetate sheetsTransparency pensWhiteboard/chalkboardMarkers/chalkPencils and scratch paper
Appropriate personal protective equipmentISA Standard S5.1, Instrumentation Symbols and
IdentificationSamples of instrument indexesTrade Terms Quiz*Module Examinations**Performance Profile Sheets**
* Located in the back of this module**Located in the Test Booklet
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Ensure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment and know how touse it properly. This module may require that the trainees visit job sites. Ensure that trainees are briefedon site safety policies prior to any site visits.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
This module is intended to present thorough resources for task training. The following reference worksare suggested for both instructors and motivated trainees interested in further study. These are optionalmaterials for continued education rather than for task training.
ISA Standards. Research Triangle Park, NC: Instrument Society of America.• ISA Standard S5.1, Instrumentation Symbols and Identification• ISA Standard S5.2, Binary Logic Diagrams for Process Operations• ISA Standard S5.3, Graphic Symbols for Distributed Control/Shared Display Instrumentation, Logic, and
Computer Systems• ISA Standard S5.4, Instrument Loop Diagrams• ISA Standard S5.5, Graphical Symbols for Process Displays• ISA Standard S51.1, Process Instrumentation Terminology
TIME FOR THIS MODULE
An outline for use in developing your lesson plan is presented below. Note that each Roman numeral inthe outline equates to one session of instruction. Each session has a suggested time period of 21⁄2 hours.This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minutebreak during the session. Approximately 15 hours are suggested to cover Instrument Drawings andDocuments, Part One. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing basedon your class size and resources. Because laboratories often correspond to Performance Tasks, theproficiency of the trainees may be noted during these exercises for Performance Testing purposes.
Topic Planned Time
Session I. Introduction; Instrument Symbols and IdentificationA. Introduction ____________B. Instrument Symbols and Identification ____________
1. Instrument Symbols ____________2. Instrument Tag Numbers and Identification Abbreviations ____________3. Graphic or Pictorial Instrument Symbols ____________4. Line Symbols ____________
Session II. Instrument IndexA. Instrument Index ____________
Session III. General Instrument Specifications A. General Instrument Specifications ____________
Session IV. General Notes and Details; Installation Detail DrawingsA. General Notes and Details ____________B. Installation Detail Drawings ____________
Session V. Location Drawings; Control LoopsA. Location Drawings ____________B. Control Loops ____________C. Laboratory ____________
Have the trainees practice locating and identifying drawing elements. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 1.
Session VI. Review and TestingA. Review ____________B. Module Examination ____________
1. Trainees must score 70 percent or higher to receive recognition from NCCER.2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit the
results to the Training Program Sponsor.C. Performance Testing _____________
1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from the NCCER.
2. Record the training results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.
Electrical Systems for InstrumentationInstructor’s Guide
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module introduces the trainee to the basic electrical concepts and skills needed to test electricalcircuits.
PREREQUISITES
Please refer to the Course Map in the Trainee Module. Prior to training with this module, it isrecommended that the trainee shall have successfully completed the following:
Core Curriculum; Instrumentation Level One, Modules 12101 through 12103
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:
1. Define the following terms:• Alternating current (AC)• Capacitance• Conductor• Current• Direct current (DC)• Electrical circuit• Inductance• Insulator• Ohm’s law• Resistance• Voltage
2. State the two requirements for current flow in a circuit.3. Use a multimeter and clamp-on ammeter to measure voltage, current, and resistance in a circuit.4. State Ohm’s law in equation form.5. Use Ohm’s law to calculate individual component values and total values for I, E, R, and P in a
simple DC series circuit, given any two of the following properties: resistance, current, and voltage.6. Demonstrate a knowledge of safety considerations when working with electricity.7. Calculate the value and determine the tolerance of a resistor.8. Identify correct wire sizes used for different instrumentation applications.9. Identify various types of electrical fittings used for different instrumentation applications.
PERFORMANCE TASKS
Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to:
1. Measure and record the current, voltage, and resistance in a DC circuit.2. Calculate the power consumed by the circuit, using any two of the measured values.
NCCER STANDARDIZED CRAFT TRAINING PROGRAM
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) provides a standardizednational program of accredited craft training. Key features of the program include instructorcertification, competency-based training, and performance testing. The program provides trainees,instructors, and companies with a standard form of recognition through a National Craft TrainingRegistry. The program is described in full in the Guidelines for Accreditation, published by the NCCER.For more information on standardized craft training, contact the NCCER by writing us at P.O. Box141104, Gainesville, FL 32614-1104; calling 352-334-0911; or e-mailing [email protected]. More informationmay be found at our Web site, www.nccer.org.
Module 12104-01
HOW TO USE THIS ANNOTATED INSTRUCTOR’S GUIDE
Each page presents two sections of information. The larger section displays each page exactly as itappears in the Trainee Module. The narrow column ties suggested trainee and instructor actions to eachpage and provides icons to call your attention to material, safety, audiovisual, or testing requirements.The bottom of each page includes space for your notes.
If you see the Teaching Tip icon, that means there is a teaching tipassociated with this section. Also refer to any suggested teaching tips at theend of the module.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Ensure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment.
PREPARATION
Before teaching this module, you should review the Module Outline, Objectives, Performance Tasks, andthe Materials and Equipment List. Be sure to allow ample time to prepare your own training or lessonplan and gather all required equipment and materials.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST
Overhead projector and screenTransparenciesWhiteboard/chalkboardMarkers/chalkLatest edition of the National Electrical CodeModule Examinations*Performance Profile Sheets*Analog multimetersDigital multimetersClamp-on ammetersVarious types and sizes of capacitorsCapacitor color chart
Various types and sizes of resistorsWire gaugeVarious types and sizes of wireVarious types and sizes of thermocouplesVarious types and sizes of conduit couplingsVarious types and sizes of coaxial cable
connectorsVarious types and sizes of insulating bushingsVarious types and sizes of flex connectorsVarious types and sizes of explosion-proof
housings
*Located in the Test Booklet packaged with this Annotated Instructor’s Guide.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
This module is intended to present thorough resources for task training. The following reference worksare suggested for both instructors and motivated trainees interested in further study. These are optionalmaterials for continued education rather than for task training.
Electronics Fundamentals: Circuits, Devices, and Applications, 2000. Thomas L. Floyd. Upper SaddleRiver, NJ: Prentice Hall.Cooper Crouse-Hinds Catalog of Fittings. Syracuse, NY: Crouse-Hinds.General Training – Electricity, Syracuse. NY: Carrier Corporation.
NOTES
The designations “National Electrical Code,” “NE Code,” and “NEC,” where used in this document,refer to the National Electrical Code®, which is a registered trademark of the National Fire ProtectionAssociation, Quincy, MA. All National Electrical Code (NEC) references in this module refer to the 1999edition of the NEC.
If you feel that additional math instruction would be helpful, Prentice Hall offers a basic math textbookentitled Fundamentals of Electrical and Mechanical Mathematics. It covers the basic math requirements forelectrical trainees and may be ordered by contacting Prentice Hall Customer Service at 1-800-922-0579.
TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE
An outline for use in developing your lesson plan is presented below. Note that each Roman numeral inthe outline equates to one session of instruction. Each session has a suggested time period of 21⁄2 hours.This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minutebreak during the session. Approximately 221⁄2 hours are suggested to cover Electrical Systems forInstrumentation. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based onyour class size and resources.
Topic Planned Time
Session I. Introduction to Electrical SystemsA. Introduction ____________B. Terms and Definitions ____________C. Simple Circuit ____________
Session II. Ohm’s Law and Series DC CircuitsA. Ohm’s Law ____________B. Series DC Circuits ____________
1. Current, Voltage, and Resistance ____________2. Power ____________
C. Laboratory/Performance Testing – Calculating Power ____________
Session III. Methods of Measuring Electrical PropertiesA. Measuring Voltage with a Multimeter ____________B. Measuring Resistance with a Multimeter ____________C. Measuring Current with a Multimeter ____________D. Measuring Current with a Clamp-on Ammeter ____________
Session IV. Laboratory/Performance Testing – Current Measurement ____________
Session V. Laboratory/Performance Testing – Voltage Measurement ____________
Session VI. Laboratory/Performance Testing – Resistance Measurement ____________
Session VII. Resistors, Capacitors, and Instrumentation Control WiringA. Resistors and Color Codes ____________B. Capacitors and Color Codes ____________C. Instrumentation Control Wiring ____________
1. Shields ____________2. Grounding ____________3. Jackets ____________4. Wire Sizes ____________5. Wire Ratings ____________
Session VIII. Thermocouples, Electrical Fittings, and Explosion-Proof HousingsA. Thermocouples ____________B. Electrical Fittings ____________C. Explosion-Proof Housings ____________
Session IX. Summary, Module Examination, and Performance TestingA. Summary
1. Summarize module ____________2. Answer questions ____________
B. Module Examination ____________1. Trainees must score 70% or higher to receive recognition from the NCCER.2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200 and submit
the results to the training program sponsor.C. Performance Testing ____________
1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor toreceive recognition from the NCCER
2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200 and submitthe results to the training program sponsor.
Relays and TimersAnnotated Instructor’s Guide
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module presents the principles of operation and applications of various instrumentation relays andtimers. It also covers the selection of devices in a loop using specification sheets or samples.
PREREQUISITES
Please refer to the Course Map in the Trainee Module. Prior to training with this module, it isrecommended that the trainee shall have successfully completed the following modules:
Core Curriculum; Instrumentation Level One; Instrumentation Level Two, Modules 12201-03 through12204-03
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:
1. Describe the basic functions of relays.2. Describe and identify electromechanical relays and explain how they operate.3. Install and connect relays in sockets.4. Describe and identify solid state relays and explain how they operate.5. Describe and identify pneumatic relays and repeaters. Explain how these operate.6. Describe and identify hydraulic relays and explain how they operate.7. Describe and identify timers and time delay relays, including:
• Dashpot • Synchronous time clock• Solid state
8. Describe the operation of a volume booster.9. Install various types of timers.
PERFORMANCE TASKS
Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to:
1. Select and install various types of relays.2. Select and install various types of timers.
NCCER STANDARDIZED CRAFT TRAINING PROGRAM
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) provides a standardizednational program of accredited craft training. Key features of the program include instructorcertification, competency-based training, and performance testing. The program provides trainees,instructors, and companies with a standard form of recognition through a National Craft TrainingRegistry. The program is described in full in the Guidelines for Accreditation, published by the NCCER.For more information on standardized craft training, contact the NCCER at P.O. Box 141104, Gainesville,FL 32614-1104, 352-334-0911, visit our Web site at www.nccer.org, or e-mail [email protected].
HOW TO USE THIS ANNOTATED INSTRUCTOR’S GUIDE
Each page presents two sections of information. The larger section displays each page exactly as itappears in the Trainee Module. The narrow column ties suggested trainee and instructor actions to eachpage and provides icons to call your attention to material, safety, audiovisual, or testing requirements.The bottom of each page includes space for your notes.
Module 12208-03
If you see the Teaching Tip icon, that means there is a teaching tipassociated with this section. Also refer to any suggested teaching tips at theend of the module.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Ensure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment. Emphasize thesafety precautions required when working around energized circuits and electrical components.
PREPARATION
Before teaching this module, you should review the Module Outline, Objectives, Performance Tasks, andthe Materials and Equipment List. Be sure to allow ample time to prepare your own training or lessonplan and gather all required equipment and materials.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST
Overhead projector and screen
Transparencies
Transparency pens
Blank acetate sheets
Markers/chalk
Whiteboard/chalkboard
Pencils and scratch paper
Appropriate personal protective equipment
An assortment of relays, timers, and clocks
Hand tools for installing relays, timers, and clocks
Module Examinations*
Performance Profile Sheets*
*Located in the Test Booklet.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
This module is intended to present thorough resources for task training. The following reference worksare suggested for both instructors and motivated trainees interested in further study. These are optionalmaterials for continued education rather than for task training.
Process Instruments and Controls Handbook, Second Edition. D. M. Considine. McGraw-Hill Book Company. Instrument Engineers Handbook, Volume II, Process Control. Bela Liptak. Chilton Book Company. Electric Motor Controls Automated Industrial Systems, Second Edition. Gary Rockis and Glen Mazur.American Technical Publishers. Instrumentation, Third Edition. Franklyn W. Kirk and Nicholas R. Rimboi. American Technical Society.Standards and Practices for Instrumentation, Instrumentation Society of America.
TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE
An outline for use in developing your lesson plan is presented below. Note that each Roman numeral inthe outline equates to one session of instruction. Each session has a suggested time period of 21⁄2 hours.This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minutebreak during the session. Approximately 71⁄2 hours are suggested to cover Relays and Timers. You willneed to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on your class size and resources.
Topic Planned TimeSession I. Introduction; Electrical Relays; Laboratory
A. Introduction ____________B. Electrical Relays ____________
1. Electromechanical Relays ____________a. Reed Relays and Switches ____________b. General Purpose Relays ____________c. Control Relays in Instrumentation ____________
2. Solid-State Relays ____________a. Comparison of Electromechanical Relays to Solid-State Relays ____________
C. Laboratory ____________Under your supervision, have the trainees select and install various electric relays. Note the proficiency of each trainee
Session II. Pneumatic Relays, Repeaters, and Boosters; Laboratory; Timers and Time Clocks
A. Pneumatic Relays, Repeaters, and Boosters ____________1. Force-Balance Transmitter Relays ____________2. Computing Relays ____________
a. Pneumatic Multiplying and Dividing Relays ____________b. Pneumatic Adding, Subtracting, and Inverting Relays ____________c. Pneumatic Scaling and Proportioning Relays ____________d. High- and Low-Pressure Selector and High-Pressure Limiter Relays ____________e. Booster Relays ____________
B. Laboratory ____________Under your supervision, have the trainees select and install various pneumatic relays. Note the proficiency of each trainee.
C. Timers and Time Clocks ____________1. Dashpot Timer Relays ____________2. Pneumatic Timers ____________3. Synchronous Time Switches ____________4. Solid State Timers ____________
Session III. Laboratory; Review; Module Examination and Performance TestingA. Laboratory ____________
Under your supervision, have the trainees select and install various clocks and timers. Note the proficiency of each trainee.
B. Summary1. Summarize module ____________2. Answer questions ____________
C. Module Examination ____________
1. Trainees must score 70% or higher to receive recognition from the NCCER.2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200 and submit the
results to the Training Program Sponsor.D. Performance Testing ____________
1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from the NCCER.
2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200 and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.
Switches and Photoelectric DevicesAnnotated Instructor’s Guide
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module covers the operation and applications of switches and photoelectric devices. It also coversthe selection and installation of these devices.
PREREQUISITES
Please refer to the Course Map in the Trainee Module. Prior to training with this module, it isrecommended that the trainee shall have successfully completed the following modules:
Core Curriculum; Instrumentation Level One; Instrumentation Level Two, Modules 12201-03 through12204-03
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:
1. State the purpose of a switch. 2. Identify commonly used switches. 3. Describe the operation of various types of switches.4. Classify switches, using wiring symbols, according to the number of poles and the number of throws. 5. State the purpose of an SCR.6. Describe the operation of photoelectric devices. 7. Identify commonly used photoelectric devices. 8. State the electrical characteristics of a solar cell.
PERFORMANCE TASKS
Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to:
1. Select and install various switches.2. Select and install various photoelectric devices.
NCCER STANDARDIZED CRAFT TRAINING PROGRAM
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) provides a standardizednational program of accredited craft training. Key features of the program include instructorcertification, competency-based training, and performance testing. The program provides trainees,instructors, and companies with a standard form of recognition through a National Craft TrainingRegistry. The program is described in full in the Guidelines for Accreditation, published by the NCCER.For more information on standardized craft training, contact the NCCER at P.O. Box 141104, Gainesville,FL 32614-1104, 352-334-0911, visit our Web site at www.nccer.org, or e-mail [email protected].
HOW TO USE THIS ANNOTATED INSTRUCTOR’S GUIDE
Each page presents two sections of information. The larger section displays each page exactly as itappears in the Trainee Module. The narrow column ties suggested trainee and instructor actions to eachpage and provides icons to call your attention to material, safety, audiovisual, or testing requirements.The bottom of each page includes space for your notes.
If you see the Teaching Tip icon, that means there is a teaching tipassociated with this section. Also refer to any suggested teaching tips at theend of the module.
Module 12209-03
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Ensure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment.
PREPARATION
Before teaching this module, you should review the Module Outline, Objectives, Performance Tasks, andthe Materials and Equipment List. Be sure to allow ample time to prepare your own training or lessonplan and gather all required equipment and materials.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST
Overhead projector and screen TransparenciesTransparency pens Blank acetate sheets Markers/chalk Whiteboard/chalkboardPencils and scratch paper
Appropriate personal protective equipmentVarious switches, photoelectric devices, and
proximity sensorsHand tools necessary to install switches and
photoelectric devicesModule Examinations*Performance Profile Sheets*
*Located in the Test Booklet.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
This module is intended to present thorough resources for task training. The following reference worksare suggested for both instructors and motivated trainees interested in further study. These are optionalmaterials for continued education rather than for task training.
American Electricians’ Handbook, Twelfth Edition. Terrell Croft and Wilford I. Summers. NY; McGraw-Hill.National Electrical Code Handbook, National Fire Protection Association.
TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE
An outline for use in developing your lesson plan is presented below. Note that each Roman numeral inthe outline equates to one session of instruction. Each session has a suggested time period of 21⁄2 hours.This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minutebreak during the session. Approximately 5 hours are suggested to cover Switches and PhotoelectricDevices. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on your classsize and resources.
Topic Planned TimeSession I. Introduction; Switch Definition, Properties, and Description
A. Introduction ____________B. Switch Definition, Properties, and Description ____________
1. Switch Definition ____________2. Switch Classifications ____________
a. Switch Contacts ____________b. Pole of a Switch ____________c. Closed Positions or Throws of a Switch ____________d. Typical Switch Wiring ____________
3. Switch Descriptions ____________a. Panel-Mounted Switches ____________b. Float Level Switches ____________c. Pressure Switches ____________d. Limit Switches ____________e. Electronic Switches (SCRs) ____________
4. Laboratory ____________Under your supervision, have the trainees select and install various switches. Note the proficiency of each trainee.
Session II. Photoelectric Devices; Proximity Sensors; Summary; Module Examination and Performance Testing
A. Photoelectric Devices ____________1. Photocell Switches ____________2. Solar Cells ____________3. Infrared Devices ____________
a. Motion Detectors ____________b. Industrial Process IR Sensors ____________
4. Fiber Optics ____________5. Laboratory ____________
Under your supervision, have the trainees select and install various photoelectric devices. Note the proficiency of each trainee.
B. Proximity Sensors ____________C. Summary
1. Summarize module ____________2. Answer questions ____________
D. Module Examination ____________1. Trainees must score 70% or higher to receive recognition from the NCCER.2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200 and submit the
results to the Training Program Sponsor.E. Performance Testing ____________
1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from the NCCER.
2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200 and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.
TubingAnnotated Instructor’s Guide
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module introduces the trainees to materials, tools, and methods used to measure, cut, bend, andjoin tubing.
PREREQUISITES
Prior to training with this module, it is recommended that the trainee shall have successfully completedCore Curriculum; Industrial Maintenance E & I Technician Level One, and Industrial Maintenance E & ITechnician Level Two, Modules 40201-08 through 40208-08.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to do the following:
1. Identify the different kinds of tubing and describe the properties and common uses for each kind.2. Explain the purpose for tubing standards and specifications.3. Describe the proper handling and storage of tubing.4. Cut tubing using the proper tools, cutting methods, and safety procedures. 5. Bend tubing using the proper tools, bending methods, and safety procedures.6. Identify and select proper tubing fittings for selected instrumentation applications.7. Flare tubing using the proper tools, flaring methods, and safety procedures. 8. Make and remake a compression fitting.
PERFORMANCE TASKS
Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to do the following:
1. Bend copper tubing at 45-degree and 90-degree angles using a compression-type bender.2. Cut and deburr copper tubing using a hacksaw or tubing cutter.3. Cut and deburr stainless steel tubing.4. Install a flare fitting on a section of copper tubing.5. Properly make up an instrument tubing connection with a compression fitting, then loosen and re-
tighten it.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST
Module 40209-08
Overhead projector and screenTransparenciesBlank acetate sheetsTransparency pensWhiteboard/chalkboardMarkers/chalkPencils and scratch paperAppropriate personal protective equipmentOutside or inside vernier caliperRule Samples of various types of tubing, including:
CopperSteelStainless steelAluminum
Monel®
Inconel®
Hastelloy®
Poly (plastic)PVC (PE, polypropylene, Teflon®, Tygon®,
and nylon)Samples of various tools for cutting, including:
Handheld, internal, and soft tubing cuttersHacksawBandsawRatchet shearsPipe cuttersTubing shearReamer, spiral reamer, and other deburring tools Sharp knife SandpaperFlare nut wrench
continued
* Located in the back of this module**Located in the Test Booklet
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Ensure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment and know how touse it properly. This module may require that the trainees visit job sites. Ensure that trainees are briefedon site safety policies prior to any site visits.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
This module is intended to present thorough resources for task training. The following reference worksare suggested for both instructors and motivated trainees interested in further study. These are optionalmaterials for continued education rather than for task training.
Standards and Specifications for Tubing. Washington, DC: American National Standards Institute (ANSI).Standards and Specifications for Tubing. New York, NY: American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME).
TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE
An outline for use in developing your lesson plan is presented below. Note that each Roman numeral inthe outline equates to one session of instruction. Each session has a suggested time period of 21⁄2 hours.This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minutebreak during the session. Approximately 15 hours are suggested to cover Tubing. You will need to adjustthe time required for hands-on activity and testing based on your class size and resources. Becauselaboratories often correspond to Performance Tasks, the proficiency of the trainees may be noted duringthese exercises for Performance Testing purposes.
Topic Planned Time
Session I. Introduction; Sizes and Types of TubingA. Introduction ____________B. Sizes and Types of Tubing ____________
1. General Sizing Measurements for Tubing ____________2. Tubing Materials ____________3. Tubing Standards and Specifications ____________
Samples of various tubing benders, including:Spring tube benderCompression-type hand benderTable- and/or bench-mounted tubing bendersHydraulic tubing bender
Samples of various types of fittings, including: Flare Compression Socket-weldedButt-weld Male and female connectors and adaptersTee Elbow
Coupling Union CrossTubing caps and plugsReducerBulkheadThermocouple
Manual flaring toolHydraulic flaring toolTrade Terms Quiz*Module Examinations**Performance Profile Sheets**
Session II. Proper and Safe Methods for Storing and Handling Tubing; Cutting Tubing
A. Proper and Safe Methods for Storing Tubing ____________B. Proper and Safe Methods for Handling Tubing ____________C. Cutting Tubing ____________
1. Types and Sizes of Tubing Cutters ____________2. Cutting Tubing with a Tube Cutter ____________3. Cutting Tubing with a Hacksaw ____________4. Cutting Tubing with a Bandsaw ____________5. Cutting Poly Tubing ____________6. Deburring Tubing ____________
D. Laboratory ____________Have the trainees practice cutting and deburring copper tubing using a hacksaw or tubing cutter. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 2.
E. Laboratory ____________Have the trainees practice cutting and deburring stainless steel tubing. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 3.
Session III. Bending TubingA. Bending Tubing ____________
1. Standard Tubing Bends ____________2. Tubing Bending Methods ____________3. Types of Tubing Benders ____________
B. Laboratory ____________Have the trainees practice bending copper tubing at 45-degree and 90-degree angles using a compression-type bender. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 1.
Sessions IV and V. Tubing Fittings; Flaring TubingA. Flare Fittings ____________B. Compression Fittings ____________
1. Laboratory ____________Have the trainees practice properly making up an instrument tubing connection with a compression fitting, then loosen and re-tighten it. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 5.
C. Socket-Welded Fittings ____________D. Butt-Weld Fittings ____________E. Types of Tubing Fittings ____________F. Flaring Tubing ____________
1. Laboratory ____________Have the trainees practice installing a flare on a section of copper tubing. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 4.
Session VI. Review and TestingA. Review ____________B. Module Examination ____________
1. Trainees must score 70 percent or higher to receive recognition from NCCER.2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit the
results to the Training Program Sponsor.C. Performance Testing _____________
1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from the NCCER.
2. Record the training results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.
Clean, Purge, and Test Tubing and Piping SystemsAnnotated Instructor’s Guide
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module introduces the trainees to the procedures for safely and effectively cleaning, purging, andtesting piping, tubing, and hoses.
PREREQUISITES
Prior to training with this module, it is recommended that the trainee shall have successfully completedCore Curriculum; Industrial Maintenance E & I Technician Level One; and Industrial Maintenance E & ITechnician Level Two, Modules 40201-08 through 40209-08.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to do the following:
1. Identify cleaning, flushing, and purging procedures.2. Describe the general cleaning and purging requirements for piping and tubing. 3. Perform the appropriate cleaning and flushing methods until required cleanliness has been
achieved.4. Describe and select pressure and leak testing methods for piping/tubing systems.5. Identify precautions associated with testing piping/tubing systems. 6. Perform pressure leak tests per approved procedures.7. Prepare required test documentation.
PERFORMANCE TASKS
Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to do the following:
1. Set up and perform a pressure leak test.2. Inspect the system to verify there is no leakage. 3. Perform a blowdown/purge.4. Document the test results and restore the system to be service-ready.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST
Module 40210-08
Overhead projector and screenTransparenciesBlank acetate sheetsTransparency pensWhiteboard/chalkboardMarkers/chalkPencils and scratch paperAppropriate personal protective equipment
Bubbler leak testerLiquid bubble test fluidAccess to a system to perform blowdown/
purge and pressure leak testsTrade Terms Quiz*Module Examinations**Performance Profile Sheets**
* Located in the back of this module**Located in the Test Booklet
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Ensure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment and know how touse it properly. This module may require that the trainees visit job sites. Ensure that trainees are briefedon site safety policies prior to any site visits.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
This module is intended to present thorough resources for task training. The following reference worksare suggested for both instructors and motivated trainees interested in further study. These are optionalmaterials for continued education rather than for task training.
CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 29 Subparts H and Z, Hazardous and Toxic Substances.ASTM International/ANSI B31.1: Power Piping.ASTM International/ANSI B31.3: Process Piping.
TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE
An outline for use in developing your lesson plan is presented below. Note that each Roman numeral inthe outline equates to one session of instruction. Each session has a suggested time period of 21⁄2 hours.This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minutebreak during the session. Approximately 71⁄2 hours are suggested to cover Clean, Purge, and Test Tubingand Piping Systems. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based onyour class size and resources. Because laboratories often correspond to Performance Tasks, theproficiency of the trainees may be noted during these exercises for Performance Testing purposes.
Topic Planned Time
Session I. Introduction; Cleaning and Purging; Pressure and Leak TestingA. Introduction ____________B. Cleaning and Purging ____________
1. General Cleaning Requirements for Tubing and Piping ____________2. Cleaning, Flushing, and Purging Methods ____________3. Applicable Records and Documentation ____________
C. Laboratory ____________Have the trainees practice performing a blowdown/purge. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 3.
D. Pressure and Leak Testing ____________1. Selection Criteria for Testing Methods ____________2. Description of Testing Methods ____________
Session II. Pressure and Leak Testing (continued)A. Pressure and Leak Testing ____________
1. Testing Precautions ____________2. General Test Procedures ____________3. Test Documentation ____________
B. Laboratory ____________Have the trainees practice setting up and performing a pressure leak test. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 1.
C. Laboratory ____________Have the trainees practice inspecting the system to verify there is no leakage. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 2.
D. Laboratory ____________Have the trainees practice documenting the test results and restoring the system to be service-ready. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 4.
Session III. Review and TestingA. Review ____________B. Module Examination ____________
1. Trainees must score 70 percent or higher to receive recognition from NCCER.2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit the
results to the Training Program Sponsor.C. Performance Testing _____________
1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from the NCCER.
2. Record the training results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.
Layout and Installation of Tubing and Piping SystemsAnnotated Instructor’s Guide
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module describes the procedure for laying out tubing and piping using the job drawings and/orspecifications, and includes the calculations required to complete bends. It also covers the installation oftubing, piping, hangers, and supports.
PREREQUISITES
Prior to training with this module, it is recommended that the trainee shall have successfully completedCore Curriculum; Industrial Maintenance E & I Technician Level One; Industrial Maintenance E & I TechnicianLevel Two; and Industrial Maintenance E & I Technician Level Three, Modules 40301-09 through 40308-09.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to do the following:
1. Using prints, specifications, and visual inspections, determine the scope of the layout procedure. 2. Determine the proper methods for routing piping or tubing.3. Apply fitter’s math to measure and bend piping or tubing.4. Cut piping or tubing.5. Apply the appropriate calculations and bender to accurately bend piping or tubing to the proper
angle in an offset. 6. Identify and state the usage of various piping and tubing supports.7. Install various piping and tubing supports.8. Identify and state the usage of various piping and tubing fittings, including:
• Flare tube fittings• Compression tubing fittings• Threaded pipe fittings• Pipe flanges
PERFORMANCE TASKS
Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to do the following:
1. Given a partial system equipment location diagram (one loop) and observing all considerationscovered in this module, create an isometric drawing of the given loop.
2. Measure and bend the tubing sections in the loop and select the fittings needed to install the layoutshown in the isometric drawing in Performance Task 1.
3. Indicate the types and locations of minimal support needed for the tubing installation.4. Make up compression fittings on tubing.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST
Module 40309-09
Overhead projector and screenTransparenciesBlank acetate sheetsTransparency pensWhiteboard/chalkboardMarkers/chalkPencils and scratch paperAppropriate personal protective equipmentSample drawings for a piping layout
Sample loop drawings and specificationsGraph paperProtractorStraightedge45-degree triangleScientific calculatorCopper tubing and fittingsAssorted piping and tubing cutting toolsReamers
continued
*Located in the Test Booklet.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Ensure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment and know how touse it properly. Emphasize the importance of wearing safety glasses when cutting tubing or piping.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
This module is intended to present thorough resources for task training. The following reference worksare suggested for both instructors and motivated trainees interested in further study. These are optionalmaterials for continued education rather than for task training.
Tube Fitter’s Manual, Swagelok Inc., MS 13-03.Instrument Tube Fitter’s Manual, Parker Fluid Connectors.
TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE
An outline for use in developing your lesson plan is presented below. Note that each Roman numeral inthe outline equates to one session of instruction. Each session has a suggested time period of 21⁄2 hours.This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minutebreak during the session. Approximately 221⁄2 hours are suggested to cover Layout and Installation ofPiping and Tubing. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based onyour class size and resources. Because laboratories often correspond to Performance Tasks, theproficiency of the trainees may be noted during these exercises for Performance Testing purposes.
Topic Planned Time
Session I. Introduction to Layout A. Introduction ____________B. Layout ____________
1. Layout Preparation ____________2. Piping System Layout Considerations ____________3. Developing an Isometric Sketch ____________
C. Laboratory ____________Provide the trainees with a partial system equipment location diagram and have them create an isometric drawing of one loop. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 1.
Session II. Measuring and Bending Tubing and Piping A. Determining Initial Bend Position and Angle ____________B. Locating the Bend Position on Tubing ____________C. Pipe and Tube Cutting Tools ____________D. Bender Selection ____________E. Using a Compression Tube Bender ____________F. Adjustment (Gain) Calculations ____________
Hand bendersVarious hangers and supportsSnubberFlanges and flange boltsTorque wrenches
Compression fittingsFlared fittings and flaring toolCardboard boxesModule Examinations*Performance Profile Sheets*
Sessions III–VI. Laboratory A. Laboratory ____________
Have trainees measure and bend the tubing sections for a loop as they followan isometric drawing. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 2.
Session VII. Supporting Tubing and PipingA. Support Spacing ____________B. Variable Spring Hangers ____________C. Constant Supports ____________D. Rigid Hangers and Supports ____________E. Snubbers ____________F. Supporting Tubing ____________G. Laboratory ____________
Have trainees identify the types and locations of support devices requiredfor an example tubing installation. This laboratory corresponds to PerformanceTask 3.
Session VIII. Fittings and ConnectorsA. Flanged Connections ____________B. Compression Tubing Fittings ____________C. Laboratory ____________
Have trainees install compression fittings on tubing. This laboratory correspondsto Performance Task 4.
D. Flared Connectors ____________
Session IX. Review and Testing A. Module Review ____________B. Module Examination ____________
1. Trainees must score 70% or higher to receive recognition from NCCER.2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit the
results to the Training Program Sponsor.C. Performance Testing ____________
1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from NCCER. If applicable, proficiency noted during laboratory exercises can be used to satisfy the Performance Testing requirements.
2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.
Electronic ComponentsAnnotated Instructor’s Guide
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module covers electronic components and their applications, and provides an introduction to theprinciples of electronics and semiconductor theory.
PREREQUISITES
Prior to training with this module, it is recommended that the trainee shall have successfully completedCore Curriculum; Industrial Maintenance E & I Technician Level One; Industrial Maintenance E & I TechnicianLevel Two; and Industrial Maintenance E & I Technician Level Three, Module 40301-09.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to do the following:
1. Identify electronic components. 2. Describe the electrical characteristics of solid-state devices. 3. Describe the basic materials that make up solid-state devices. 4. Describe and identify the various types of transistors and explain how they operate.5. Describe and connect diodes, including light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and silicon-controlled
rectifiers (SCRs).6. Use a cross-reference manual to find substitutes for electronic components.7. Identify fuses used in electronic devices.8. Identify the leads of various solid-state devices.9. Describe integrated circuits.
10. Identify applicable pin numbers of integrated circuit chips.11. Explain the purpose of logic gates.12. Check diodes.
PERFORMANCE TASKS
Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to do the following:
1. Using a cross reference manual, identify a substitute for a selected electronic component.2. Build a simple bridge rectifier circuit and view the results.3. Check diodes.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST
Module 40302-09
Overhead projector and screenTransparenciesBlank acetate sheetsTransparency pensWhiteboard/chalkboardMarkers/chalkPencils and scratch paperAppropriate personal protective equipment24V transformer with a plug and power cordFilter capacitorOscilloscopeDC load resistance
Selection of diodes, LEDs, transistors, and SCRsMultimeterIC removal and insertion toolsGrounding strapSelection of schematic and logic diagramsSelection of printed circuit boards, sealed
components, integrated circuits, andmicroprocessors
PushbuttonComponents and wire to connect basic test circuitsModule Examinations*Performance Profile Sheets*
*Located in the Test Booklet.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Ensure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment and know how touse it properly.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
This module is intended to present thorough resources for task training. The following reference worksare suggested for both instructors and motivated trainees interested in further study. These are optionalmaterials for continued education rather than for task training.
Electronic Devices (Electron Flow Version), 8/E. 2007. Thomas L. Floyd. Prentice Hall.National Electrical Code® Handbook. Latest Edition. Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association.
NOTE
NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, and NEC® are registered trademarks of the National Fire ProtectionAssociation, Inc., Quincy, MA 02269. All National Electrical Code® and NEC® references in this modulerefer to the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code®.
TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE
An outline for use in developing your lesson plan is presented below. Note that each Roman numeral inthe outline equates to one session of instruction. Each session has a suggested time period of 21⁄2 hours.This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minutebreak during the session. Approximately 10 hours are suggested to cover Electronic Components. You willneed to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on your class size and resources.Because laboratories often correspond to Performance Tasks, the proficiency of the trainees may be notedduring these exercises for Performance Testing purposes.
Topic Planned Time
Session I. Introduction; Semiconductor Fundamentals; Diodes A. Introduction ____________B. Semiconductor Fundamentals ____________C. Diodes ____________D. Laboratory ____________
Have trainees practice building a simple bridge rectifier circuit and viewing the results. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 2.
E. Light-Emitting Diodes ____________F. Photo Diodes ____________G. Zener Diodes ____________H. Laboratory ____________
Have trainees check diodes for proper operation. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 3.
Session II. Transistors and SCRs A. Transistors ____________B. Silicon-Controlled Rectifiers ____________
Session III. Diacs; Triacs; Printed Circuit Boards A. Diacs ____________B. Triacs ____________C. Printed Circuit Boards ____________D. Laboratory ____________
Have trainees practice identifying a substitute for an electronic component. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 1.
Session IV. Operational Amplifiers; Digital Gates; Review and TestingA. Operational Amplifiers ____________B. Basic Digital Gates ____________C. Module Review ____________D. Module Examination ____________
1. Trainees must score 70% or higher to receive recognition from NCCER.2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit the
results to the Training Program Sponsor.E. Performance Testing ____________
1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from NCCER. If applicable, proficiency noted during laboratory exercises can be used to satisfy the Performance Testing requirements.
2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.
Panel-Mounted InstrumentsAnnotated Instructor’s Guide
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module covers the piping and instrumentation drawings related panel-mounted instruments. It alsodescribes the layout and installation of instruments on an instrument panel.
PREREQUISITES
Please refer to the Course Map in the Trainee Module. Prior to training with this module, it isrecommended that the trainee shall have successfully completed the following modules:
Core Curriculum; Instrumentation Level One; Instrumentation Level Two, Modules 12201-03 through12204-03
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:
1. Identify panel-mounted instruments from piping and instrumentation drawings.2. Lay out panel-mounted devices for installation.3. Install various panel-mounted instruments.
PERFORMANCE TASKS
Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to:
1. Lay out an instrument panel.2. Install an instrument in a panel.
NCCER STANDARDIZED CRAFT TRAINING PROGRAM
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) provides a standardizednational program of accredited craft training. Key features of the program include instructorcertification, competency-based training, and performance testing. The program provides trainees,instructors, and companies with a standard form of recognition through a National Craft TrainingRegistry. The program is described in full in the Guidelines for Accreditation, published by the NCCER.For more information on standardized craft training, contact the NCCER at P.O. Box 141104, Gainesville,FL 32614-1104, 352-334-0911, visit our Web site at www.nccer.org, or e-mail [email protected].
HOW TO USE THIS ANNOTATED INSTRUCTOR’S GUIDE
Each page presents two sections of information. The larger section displays each page exactly as itappears in the Trainee Module. The narrow column ties suggested trainee and instructor actions to eachpage and provides icons to call your attention to material, safety, audiovisual, or testing requirements.The bottom of each page includes space for your notes.
If you see the Teaching Tip icon, that means there is a teaching tipassociated with this section. Also refer to any suggested teaching tips at theend of the module.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONSEnsure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment. Review the proce-dures for safely using power shears, nibblers, and hydraulic punches.
Module 12212-03
PREPARATION
Before teaching this module, you should review the Module Outline, Objectives, Performance Tasks, andthe Materials and Equipment List. Be sure to allow ample time to prepare your own training or lessonplan and gather all required equipment and materials.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST
Overhead projector and screen TransparenciesTransparency pens Blank acetate sheetsMarkers/chalk Whiteboard/chalkboard Pencils and scratch paperAppropriate personal protective equipment Blue dyeScrap metal plate 1⁄16" to 1⁄8" thickCardboardBasic hand toolsScribersSteel rulesSteel squaresCombination setDividersPrick punches
Center punchesProtractorToolmaker’s hammersStraightedgesManufacturer’s installation instructions and
templatesDrill and bitsReciprocating sawPower shearsNibblersHydraulic knockout punchHole sawMandrelVarious instruments for mounting on example
panel Module Examinations*Performance Profile Sheets*
*Located in the Test Booklet.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
This module is intended to present thorough resources for task training. The following reference work issuggested for both instructors and motivated trainees interested in further study. This is optionalmaterial for continued education rather than for task training.
Instrument Engineers Handbook, 1982. Pennsylvania: Chilton Book Company.
TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE
An outline for use in developing your lesson plan is presented below. Note that each Roman numeral inthe outline equates to one session of instruction. Each session has a suggested time period of 21⁄2 hours.This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minutebreak during the session. Approximately 71⁄2 hours are suggested to cover Panel-Mounted Instruments.You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on your class size andresources.
Topic Planned TimeSession I. Introduction; P&IDs Relating to Panel-Mounted Instruments;
Laying Out Panel-Mounted InstrumentsA. Introduction ____________B. P&IDs Relating to Panel-Mounted Instruments ____________
1. P&ID Symbology ____________C. Laying Out Panel-Mounted Instruments ____________
1. Accessibility ____________2. Safety ____________3. Developing a Layout Template ____________4. Selecting the Proper Layout Tools ____________
a. Scribers ____________b. Steel Rules ____________c. Steel Squares ____________d. Combination Sets ____________e. Dividers ____________f. Prick Punches ____________g. Center Punches ____________h. Toolmakers’ Hammers ____________i. Straightedges ____________j. Layout Dye (Blueing) ____________
5. Completing the Layout ____________a. Manufacturers’ Templates ____________b. Creating a Template ____________
Session II. Selecting the Proper Installation Tools; Making the Panel Cutout and Installing the Instrument
A. Selecting the Proper Installation Tools ____________1. Hydraulic Knockout Punches ____________2. Power Shears and Nibblers ____________
B. Making the Panel Cutout and Installing the Instrument ____________Session III. Laboratory; Summary; Module Examination and Performance Testing
A. Laboratory ____________Under your supervision, have the trainees lay out an instrument panel and install an instrument on the panel. Note the proficiency of each trainee.
B. Summary1. Summarize module ____________2. Answer questions ____________
C. Module Examination ____________1. Trainees must score 70% or higher to receive recognition from the NCCER.2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200 and submit
the results to the Training Program Sponsor.
D. Performance Testing ____________1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive
recognition from the NCCER.2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200 and submit the
results to the Training Program Sponsor.
Installing Field-Mounted InstrumentsAnnotated Instructor’s Guide
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module covers the installation of instrumentation in a variety of field applications, including standmounting, in-line mounting, vessel mounting, strap mounting, and insertion mounting. It also describesthe function and installation of flanges and manifolds.
PREREQUISITES
Please refer to the Course Map in the Trainee Module. Prior to training with this module, it isrecommended that the trainee shall have successfully completed the following modules:
Core Curriculum; Instrumentation Level One; Instrumentation Level Two, Modules 12201-03 through12212-03
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:
1. Identify and describe various methods used in installing instruments in the field, including thefollowing:• Stand mounted• In-line mounted• Structure mounted• Strap mounted• Insertion mounted
2. Determine and select the proper method of installation and location based on the instrument, environment and situation.
3. Plan and prepare support components for field-mounted instruments.4. Install and describe the purpose of various valve manifold assemblies associated with the installation
of field-mounted instruments.
PERFORMANCE TASKS
Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to:
1. Fabricate a floor-mounted instrument stand.2. Install an orifice plate between two flanges.3. Assemble and install a thermowell assembly on a section of 4-inch process piping.4. Identify selected pipe flange facings.5. Identify selected pipe flange gaskets.6. Install a three-valve manifold on a differential pressure transmitter using futbols.
NCCER STANDARDIZED CRAFT TRAINING PROGRAM
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) provides a standardizednational program of accredited craft training. Key features of the program include instructorcertification, competency-based training, and performance testing. The program provides trainees,instructors, and companies with a standard form of recognition through a National Craft TrainingRegistry. The program is described in full in the Guidelines for Accreditation, published by the NCCER.For more information on standardized craft training, contact the NCCER at P.O. Box 141104, Gainesville,FL 32614-1104, 352-334-0911, visit our Web site at www.nccer.org, or e-mail [email protected].
Module 12213-03
HOW TO USE THIS ANNOTATED INSTRUCTOR’S GUIDE
Each page presents two sections of information. The larger section displays each page exactly as itappears in the Trainee Module. The narrow column ties suggested trainee and instructor actions to eachpage and provides icons to call your attention to material, safety, audiovisual, or testing requirements.The bottom of each page includes space for your notes.
If you see the Teaching Tip icon, that means there is a teaching tipassociated with this section. Also refer to any suggested teaching tips at theend of the module.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Ensure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment. Review thesafety procedures associated with welding. Make sure the trainees understand the importance ofwearing eye protection and other protective equipment/clothing when working around any weldingprocess.
PREPARATION
Before teaching this module, you should review the Module Outline, Objectives, Performance Tasks, andthe Materials and Equipment List. Be sure to allow ample time to prepare your own training or lessonplan and gather all required equipment and materials.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LISTOverhead projector and screen TransparenciesTransparency pens Blank acetate sheetsMarkers/chalk Whiteboard/chalkboard Pencils and scratch paperAppropriate personal protective equipment ScribeDividersCenter punchHammerLayout dye (optional)Electric hacksaw or metal chop sawPipe cutterAcetylene cutting torchHand grinderSoapstone markerMeasuring tapeTry square or framing squarePipe wraparound2" carbon steel pipe3⁄8" mild steel plate
SMAW welding machine or stick welderFilesDeburring toolSelection of concrete anchorsDrillDrill bitsFender washersOrifice plateHydrometerCapacitance probepH probeCable-mounted instrument supportThermostatThermowell4" carbon steel pipeVarious flange facingsVarious flange gasketsFutbolsRod-out toolThree-valve manifoldWrenchesModule Examinations*Performance Profile Sheets*
*Located in the Test Booklet.
TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE
An outline for use in developing your lesson plan is presented below. Note that each Roman numeral inthe outline equates to one session of instruction. Each session has a suggested time period of 21⁄2 hours.This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minutebreak during the session. Approximately 25 hours are suggested to cover Installing Field-MountedInstruments. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on yourclass size and resources.
Topic Planned TimeSession I. Introduction; Stand-Mounted Instruments
A. Introduction ____________B. Stand-Mounted Instruments ____________
1. Floor-Mounted Stands ____________2. Wall-Mounted Stands ____________3. Fabricating the Stand ____________
a. Tools and Materials Required ____________b. Measuring, Cutting, and Assembling the Pipe and Plate ____________
4. Securing the Stand ____________a. Securing to Concrete Floors ____________b. Securing to Metal Grating Floors ____________
5. Mounting Instruments on Stands ____________a. Instrument Locations ____________
Session II. LaboratoryA. Laboratory ____________
Under your supervision, have the trainees fabricate a floor-mounted instrument stand. Note the proficiency of each trainee.
Session III. Laboratory, ContinuedA. Laboratory ____________
Under your supervision, have the trainees continue to fabricate a floor-mounted instrument stand. Note the proficiency of each trainee.
Session IV. In-Line Mounted InstrumentsA. In-Line Mounted Instruments ____________
1. Differential Pressure Flowmeters ____________a. Orifice Plates, Flow Nozzles, and Venturi Tubes ____________b. Laboratory ____________
Under your supervision, have the trainees install an orifice plate between two flanges. Note the proficiency of each trainee.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
This module is intended to present thorough resources for task training. The following reference worksare suggested for both instructors and motivated trainees interested in further study. These are optionalmaterials for continued education rather than for task training.
The Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control, 1997. N.E. Battikha. Research Triangle Park, NC:The Instrumentation Society of America.
Session V. In-Line Mounted Instruments, Continued ____________A. In-Line Mounted Instruments ____________
1. Velocity Flowmeters ____________a. Turbine Flowmeters ____________b. Vortex-Shedding Flowmeters ____________c. Magnetic Flowmeters ____________d. Ultrasonic Flowmeters ____________
2. Volumetric Flowmeters ____________a. Rotary Vaneb. Oval Gear ____________c. Nutating Disc ____________
3. Mass Flowmeters ____________a. Coriolis Mass Flowmeter ____________
4. Variable-Area Flowmeter (Rotameter) ____________a. Rotameter Installation ____________
5. Density Meters ____________a. Angular Position ____________b. Hydrometers ____________c. Sound Velocity ____________d. Vibrating Plate ____________e. Vibrating Tube ____________
Session VI. Vessel-Mounted Instruments; Strap-Mounted Instruments; ____________Insertion-Mounted Instruments
A. Vessel-Mounted Instruments ____________1. Probe-Type Level Instruments ____________
a. Capacitance Probe (RF Probe) ____________b. pH Probes ____________
2. Displacer-Type Level Instruments ____________a. Chamber-Installed Displacers ____________
B. Strap-Mounted Instruments ____________1. Types of Supports ____________
a. Cable-Mounted Instrument Supports ____________2 Thermostats and Heat Tracing ____________
a. Thermostatically Controlled Tracing ____________3. Strapping ____________4. Radiation Meters ____________
C. Insertion-Mounted Instruments ____________1. Thermowells ____________
a. Material ____________b. Accuracy ____________c. Tapered or Straight Shank ____________d. Velocity Ratings ____________e. Thermowell Insertion ____________
2. Connector Heads ____________3. Installation ____________4. Thermocouple Extension Wire ____________
a. Thermocouple Insulation ____________5. Resistance Temperature Detectors ____________
Session VII. LaboratoryA. Laboratory ____________
Under your supervision, have the trainees assemble and install a thermowell on a section of 4-inch process piping. Note the proficiency of each trainee.
Session VIII. Flanges; Manifold Valve AssembliesA. Flanges ____________
1. Flange Sizes ____________2. Flange Pressure Rating ____________3. Flange Facings ____________4. Flange Gaskets ____________5. Methods of Joining Flanges ____________
a. Socket-Welded Flanges ____________b. Screwed-Joint Flanges ____________c. Butt-Welded Flanges ____________
6. Laboratory ____________Under your supervision, have the trainees identify selected pipe flange facings and gaskets. Note the proficiency of each trainee.
B. Manifold Valve Assemblies ____________1. Single-Valve Manifold ____________2. Two-Valve Manifold ____________3. Three-Valve Equalizer ____________4. Five-Valve Equalizer ____________5. Five-Valve Blowdown ____________6. Manifold Installation ____________
Session IX. LaboratoryA. Laboratory ____________
Under your supervision, have the trainees install a three-valve manifold on a differential pressure transmitter using futbols. Note the proficiency of each trainee.
Session X. Review; Module Examination and Performance TestingA. Summary
1. Summarize module ____________2. Answer questions ____________
B. Module Examination ____________1. Trainees must score 70% or higher to receive recognition from the NCCER.2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200 and submit the
results to the Training Program Sponsor.C. Performance Testing ____________
1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from the NCCER.
2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200 and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.
Grounding and Shielding of Instrumentation WiringAnnotated Instructor’s Guide
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module provides an overview of the grounding requirements for electrical systems. It also discussesthe methods used to identify and minimize electrical noise in instrumentation systems.
PREREQUISITES
Please refer to the Course Map in the Trainee Module. Prior to training with this module, it isrecommended that the trainee shall have successfully completed the following: Core Curriculum;Instrumentation Levels One and Two; Instrumentation Level Three, Modules 12301-03 through 12305-03.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:
1. Define electrical system grounding.2. List the reasons electrical systems are grounded.3. Describe methods used to ground electrical systems.4. Define noise in instrumentation systems.5. Describe types of noise in instrumentation systems.6. Identify sources of noise in instrumentation systems.7. Apply shielding methods to reduce noise.
PERFORMANCE TASKS
Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to:
1. Identify and explain the function of an equipment ground in a given drawing. 2. Draw an example of a ground loop. 3. Identify and explain the function of an equipment shield in a given drawing.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST
Module 12306-03
Overhead projector and screenTransparenciesWhiteboard/chalkboardMarkers/chalkBlank acetate sheetsTransparency pens
Latest edition of the National Electrical Code®
Pencils and scratch paperSample drawingsAppropriate personal protective equipmentModule Examinations*
Performance Profile Sheets*
* Located in the Test Booklet.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Ensure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
This module is intended to present thorough resources for task training. The following reference worksare suggested for both instructors and motivated trainees interested in further study. These are optionalmaterials for continued education rather than for task training.
Grounding and Shielding in Instrumentation. Ralph Morrison. New York: John Wiley & Sons.Grounding and Shielding in Facilities. Ralph Morrison. New York: John Wiley & Sons.National Electrical Code®, 2002. National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA.
TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE
An outline for use in developing your lesson plan is presented below. Note that each Roman numeral inthe outline equates to one session of instruction. Each session has a suggested time period of 21⁄2 hours.This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minutebreak during the session. Approximately 10 hours are suggested to cover Grounding and Shielding ofInstrumentation Wiring. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing basedon your class size and resources. Because laboratories often correspond to Performance Tasks, theproficiency of the trainees may be noted during these exercises for Performance Testing purposes.
Topic Planned TimeSession I. Introduction; Overview of Electrical System Grounding
A. Introduction ____________B. Overview of Electrical System Grounding ____________
1. Grounding System Terminology ____________2. General NEC Grounding Requirements ____________3. System and Equipment Grounding ____________4. Laboratory – Trainees identify and explain the function of an equipment
ground in a given drawing. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 1.
Session II. Direct Current Power; Noise/Electromagnetic InterferenceA. Direct Current Power ____________
1. DC Power Supplies ____________B. Noise/Electromagnetic Interference ____________
1. Capacitive-Coupled Noise ____________2. Inductive-Coupled Noise ____________3. Directly Coupled Noise ____________
Session III. Cable Shielding and Grounding Techniques Used to Minimize EMI; Practical Instrument Shielding
A. Cable Shielding and Grounding Techniques Used to Minimize EMI ____________1. Cable Shields ____________2. Preventing Ground Loops ____________3. Laboratory – Trainees draw an example of a ground loop. This laboratory
corresponds to Performance Task 2.4. Shield Termination ____________5. Use of Multiple Shields ____________6. Signal Cable Types ____________
B. Practical Instrument Shielding ____________1. Reducing Noise by Shielding ____________2. Laboratory – Trainees identify and explain the function of an equipment
shield in a given drawing. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 3. ____________
3. Installing Twisted Pair Shielded Wire ____________Session IV. Review; Module Examination; Performance Testing
A. Review ____________B. Module Examination ____________
1. Trainees must score 70% or higher to receive recognition from the NCCER.2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200 and submit
the results to the Training Program Sponsor.C. Performance Testing ____________
1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from the NCCER. If applicable, proficiency noted during laboratory exercises can be used to satisfy the Performance Testing requirements.
2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200 and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.
AnalyzersAnnotated Instructor’s Guide
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module defines the key properties of chemicals involved in instrumentation and identifies types ofanalyzers used at most industrial facilities to measure them. It includes chromatography and ultravioletand infrared analyzers.
PREREQUISITES
Please refer to the Course Map in the Trainee Module. Prior to training with this module, it isrecommended that the trainee shall have successfully completed the following:
Core Curriculum; Instrumentation Levels One through Three; Instrumentation Level Four Modules12401-03 through 12407-03
OBJECTIVES
When you have completed this module, you will be able to do the following:
1. Define the following properties in a process or environment, and identify methods used to analyzethem:• Density• Specific gravity• Viscosity• Turbidity• Flash point• Oxidation-reduction potential (ORP)• pH • Conductivity of a liquid• Oxygen (O2)• Carbon monoxide (CO)• Carbon dioxide (CO2)• Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)• Total hydrocarbon content• Particulates in a clean room
2. Describe chromatography and its uses.3. Describe ultraviolet analyzers and their uses.4. Describe infrared analyzers and their uses.
PERFORMANCE TASKS
There are no performance tasks for this module.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST
Module 12408-03
Overhead projector and screenTransparenciesBlank acetate sheetsTransparency pensWhiteboard/chalkboardMarkers/chalkPencils and scratch paperAppropriate personal protective equipment
Safety equipmentViscosity test equipment Fluids of various viscositiesFlash testerFluids with different flash pointspH probeOxidation-reduction potential (ORP) probeMaterial safety data sheets (MSDSs)
*Located in the Test Booklet.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Ensure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment and know how touse it properly. Emphasize good laboratory practices and proper disposal of waste.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
This module is intended to present thorough resources for task training. The following reference worksare suggested for both instructors and motivated trainees interested in further study. These are optionalmaterials for continued education rather than for task training.
www.isa.org. The website of the Instrument Society of America.The Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control, 1997. N.E. Battikha. Research Triangle Park, NC:
Instrument Society of America. Industrial Pressure, Level & Density Measurement, 1995. Bela G. Liptak. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.Instrumentation Reference Book, 2002. Walter Boyes. 3rd ed. Research Triangle Park, NC: Instrument
Society of America. Measurement & Instrumentation Principles, 2001. Alan S. Morris. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann.
TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE
An outline for use in developing your lesson plan is presented below. Note that each Roman numeral inthe outline equates to one session of instruction. Each session has a suggested time period of 21⁄2 hours.This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minutebreak during the session. Approximately 20 hours are suggested to cover Analyzers. You will need toadjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on your class size and resources.
Topic Planned Time
Session I. Introduction, Density, Specific Gravity, and Viscosity A. Introduction ____________
1. Classification ____________2. Calibration ____________
B. Density and Specific Gravity ____________1. Air Bubble Measurement ____________2. Displacement Measurement ____________3. Densitometer ____________4. Nuclear Detectors ____________
C. Viscosity and Viscometers ____________
Session II. Turbidity and Flash Point A. Turbidity ____________
1. Jackson Turbidimeter ____________2. Transmission Analyzer ____________3. Reflection Analyzer ____________4. Ratio Analyzer ____________
B. Flash Point ____________1. Standardized Systems ____________2. OSHA 1910.106(a) ____________
Carbon monoxide detectorHydrogen sulfide indicatorAnalyzers
Sample gasesHand toolsModule Examinations*
Session III. Oxidation-Reduction Potential and pHA. Oxidation-Reduction Potential ____________
1. Probe Calibration ____________2. Probe Maintenance ____________
B. pH ____________1. pH-Sensitive Electrodes ____________2. Reference Electrodes ____________
Session IV. Conductivity (of a Liquid) and OxygenA. Conductivity of a Liquid ____________
1. Electrodes ____________2. Inductive Probes ____________
B. Oxygen ____________1. High-Temperature Electrochemical Sensors ____________2. Paramagnetic Analyzers ____________3. Galvanic Sensors ____________
Session V. Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, and Hydrogen SulfideA. Carbon Monoxide ____________B. Carbon Dioxide ____________
1. Emissions ____________2. Monitoring ____________
C. Hydrogen Sulfide ____________1. Personnel Protection Indicators ____________2. Semiconductor Sensors ____________3. Electrochemical Sensors ____________
Session VI. Total Hydrocarbon, Particulates, and Chemical ComponentsA. Total Hydrocarbon ____________B. Particulates ____________
1. Optical Microscopy ____________2. Discrete Particle Counters ____________
C. Chemical Components ____________
Session VII. Infrared RadiationA. Basic Theory ____________B. Affecting Factors ____________C. Sensing Equipment ____________D. Spectrometry ____________
Session VIII. Ultraviolet Light Wave Absorption, Review, and Module ExaminationA. Ultraviolet Light Wave Absorption ____________
1. Analysis ____________2. Flame Detectors ____________
B. Review ____________C. Module Examination ____________
1. Trainees must score 70% or higher to receive recognition from NCCER.2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit
the results to the Training Program Sponsor.